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distanced

VERB

dissociate oneself; leave behind

Synonyms

STRONG

outdo outpace outrun outstrip pass

WEAK

break away from the pack put in proportion separate oneself

Antonyms

STRONG

fail lose

WEAK

associate be friendly go to

Example Sentences

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Seoul showed signs of recovery after the presidential Blue House distanced itself from calls for a social tax on artificial intelligence profits.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Beijing denied wrongdoing and distanced itself from such operations as similar police stations were uncovered in dozens of nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

For Americans who grimace at the thought of “big government,” this distanced Social Security from public assistance or welfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Marine experts have largely distanced themselves from the operation.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

We were close—somehow related—while also distanced by careful reserve.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez